Call for Speakers – 2026 Faith + Mental Health Hybrid Summit

May 21–23, 2026 | In-Person + Virtual 

 

We are now accepting speaker proposals for the 2026 Faith + Mental Health Hybrid Summit: A Global Gathering for Faith and Mental Wellness. This year’s event will feature both in-person and virtual sessions to engage a global audience in meaningful conversations at the intersection of faith and mental health.

 

Important Dates

• Deadline to Apply: February 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

• Notification of Acceptance: February 15, 2026
  *Please do not send emails asking for updates.

 

In-Person Speaking Opportunities Are Very Limited

To ensure a diverse and impactful lineup, we are offering a limited number of in-person speaker slots. We encourage applicants to also consider submitting to be a virtual speaker, which offers wider accessibility and flexibility.

 

Topic Examples

(These are just examples — do not use this as a guide.) [We are not looking for sermons, testimonials, or self promotion]

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• Faith-based approaches to mental health

• Trauma and healing in faith communities

• Mental health advocacy

• Youth and mental wellness

• Integrative and holistic care

• Counseling, therapy, and pastoral care

• Maternal mental health

• Breakthroughs in psychiatric care

• Brain health

• Art and music for improved mental health

• World Mental Health Topics

 

Conference Tracks

Proposals should align with one of the following tracks:

• Family and Marriage Track

• Addiction and Recovery Track

• Counselor Track

• Faith and Mental Health Track

• Ethnic Minority Track

• Neuroscience and Psychiatry Track

• Child and Adolescent Track

• Anxiety, Grief, and Depression Track

• Holistic Health (Include Wellness + Nutrition)

Note: Annually we receive an overwhelming number of submissions for Faith + Mental Health. We are seeking diverse speakers and topics across all tracks.

 

Submission Instructions and Guidelines

• Online submissions only (click “Apply Online” below). This is the preferred method.

• Your submission should include:

  • An overview of your proposed talk

  • The conference track that best fits your topic

  • A brief biography

  • Contact information (phone and email)

  • Links to any past presentations (optional, but encouraged)

• If you have trouble with the form, email your submission to: faithandmentalhealth1@gmail.com

• Incomplete submissions will not be considered

 

Review and Selection Process

All proposals will be carefully reviewed to ensure they are a good fit for this event. If multiple submissions cover similar topics, we will select the one that best fits the Summit’s goals.

Acknowledgment: You will receive an email confirming your submission has been received.
Notification: All submitters will be notified of their status by February 15, 2026.

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Speaker Coordination

Mandatory Zoom Session: All selected speakers are required to attend one mandatory Zoom session.
If you do not attend, you will automatically be removed from the lineup.

DATE TBA

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FAQs

• We do NOT accept or review third-party submissions. These will be automatically rejected.

• Speakers are not paid an honorarium.

• Please keep a copy of your submission for your own records